Surrey, BC transitions from RCMP to Surrey Police Service, raising questions about municipal contract policing in Canada.

Surrey, BC, faces a police reform transition, as the province wants the RCMP to transfer responsibilities to the new Surrey Police Service. This case raises questions about the role of RCMP in municipal contract policing, with communities across Canada considering provincial and municipal policing models amidst rising costs and social tensions. The Surrey case is seen as a barometer for future Canadian policing, with the province and RCMP needing to navigate a smooth transition during the ongoing police reform debate.

May 13, 2024
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